Bruce Alan McKerras: Born in 1941, a New Zealander of
Scottish/English descent. For the last 15 years or so, Bruce and his
wife, Jan, have been deployed in various overseas locations, helping in
Christian communities. The inspiration to write LOGOS TELOS came while
living in Israel in 2010

The Bible is a book full of information, history, genealogy, etc, and
how we should live our lives. Approximately 1/3 is prophecy, of this
most remains unfulfilled, awaiting the end of this age and the final
wrap up of God’s creation. That which has been fulfilled, proves to us
the inerrant accuracy of the prophets.​

My task, is to point out the prophecies relevant to our time and put
them into short, easily read articles, with matching verses which
clarify the message. The words I use are plain, modern English, in the
Scriptures and in my comments and explanations.​

I have taken Bible prophecy and presented it in easily read, short
articles and compiled it into a series of subjects. I have carefully
studied all the prophesies and their context, and then written
explanations and comments, using other verses, historical facts and
modern knowledge to support what is said. Please read my thesis, it is a
precis of how the Lord has and will again act in His Creation.​

If anyone has a problem making sense of what the prophets are telling
us, or it may not fit what you already believe, then it is up to you to
prayerfully ask God for wisdom and understanding. In the light of what
Scripture really is telling us, you must make a decision, either believe
what is actually written, or remain “in the dark” about coming
events. 1 Thess. 5:4, James 1:5-6​

When you read these articles you must decide whether to believe what
is explained about our future, as prophesied in the Bible, or hold on
to teachings and ideas that may not have a firm Scriptural
basis. These words may conflict with what you have previously been
taught, however, I ask that you study these scriptures with an open
mind and heart.

The unfortunate fact is, that over the centuries that God has
allowed His creation to go its own way, very many dubious doctrines and
beliefs have become established and accepted. I know how difficult it
is to overcome doctrines and teachings that may have some Biblical
support, but do not give the full story. We are told through Daniel the
prophet that only those who are ‘wise’, that is: those who make a
genuine effort to understand prophetic Scripture, will understand God’s
plan.​

As Christian believers in the Creator God and in his Redemption
through Jesus Christ, we are told by Paul the Apostle, that we should
not be in the dark about these latter days. God wants His Christian
people to be aware of His plans and to stand firm in their faith and
trust in His protection during the imminent time of worldwide crisis
and change.

My task is to take Bible
prophecy and present it in easily read, short articles. I carefully study the words and
context, then write explanations and comments, using other verses and modern
knowledge to support what is said.

As God says: at present, we are “under the spirit of deep sleep”, Thevision has become for you like a sealed book…if you confuse yourself, you will stay confused. Isaiah 29:9-12

Isaiah 6:9b-10 However hard you listen, you will never
understand. However hard you look, you will never perceive. This peoples wits
are dulled, they have stopped their ears and shut their eyes. They will not see
or hear or understand, lest they turn and be healed.

Then at the gathering of His people, this shows that there will still
be those who do not understand God’s Plan for us: Isaiah 43:8 Bring forward this people, a people who have eyes, but are blind, have ears, but are deaf.

Therefore, in order to
gain understanding and knowledge of what God has planned for our future, it is
necessary to ask in prayer, as James 1:5-6 Ask
in faith and wisdom will be given to
you. Revelation 1:1 …..to show His servants what must soon take
place.

With my articles on prophecy, I can only suggest that you read them
with an open mind, and if they fit what you already believe, well and
good. But if, after careful reading of the verses, you cannot fit what
is described anywhere, then:

1/ To ignore it is to pick
and choose what Scripture you want to believe.

2/ To gloss over it and say: well, something like that
may happen during the Tribulation, that is hardly good enough.

3/ When similar verses mention the same theme, then we can gain further information by studying them.

4/ God does not want His servants “to be in the dark”. When
shocking and earth shattering events occur, then we should not be taken
unawares and we will need to be prepared and be able to comfort our
loved ones.

5/ We are warned about false teachers and with the example of Harold
Camping, know that careful discernment about end times is required. His
prediction was not based soundly on Scripture, therefore, be careful to
listen only to those who truthfully expound God’s Word.

2 Peter 19 …. you
will do well to listen to the message of the prophets, it will shine like a
lamp in a dark place and will illuminate your mind.

Isaiah 42:18-19 You that are deaf – hear now! You that are blind,
look and see! Who is so blind but My servants, who so deaf as the
messenger that I send. Who so blind as the one who has My trust, so deaf
as the servant of the Lord?

1 Thessalonians 5:5 You, my friends are not in the
dark…Paul was telling the Thessalonians [and us]
that we, who follow the Lord and study His Word, should be aware of end time
events. He goes on to say in verse 6 & 7: You are all children of the Light, you do not belong to darkness and we
must not sleep like other people, but keep awake and sober.

The attitude of – what will be will be, or
I just leave my future in God’s hands is hardly good enough. Many Bible verses
say that it is possible to be informed about the future and those who are taken
unawares of coming events, could be disadvantaged.

In these studies, I bring out many Bible passages that are often
treated as having been fulfilled, but careful study shows they are
incorrectly attributed or there is a partial dual or even a triple
future fulfilment.

My belief, and the premise of this book, is that we are, as at 2019,
very close to the point where God will allow the commencement of the
events leading to the end of this age. This will start with an attack on
the Jewish State of Israel by a confederation of Islamic nations and
entities. Prophecy clearly tells of the outcome of this attack, God will
intervene and devastate much of the Middle East, including Israel. A
remnant will survive in Jerusalem. Soon after this, all of the holy Land
area will be regenerated and the Lord’s faithful Christian people will
gather and settle there. Problems around the world of food, fuel and the
economic situation will lead to the formation of a One World
Government, led eventually by a powerful and charismatic man. Despite
making a peace treaty with the new nation in the holy Land, he will
attack and conquer them. This starts the Great Tribulation, as described
in the book of Revelation. After 3½ years, the Lord Jesus will Return
and commence His Millennial reign.

One essential fact to keep in mind with prophecy is the still
continuing separation of Israel and Judah. Part of Judah, the Jews; have
returned to some of the Land, but the House of Israel [Joseph, Ephraim]
are still scattered around the world. Only God knows their true
identity. Amos 9:9 Where Jacob is quoted – that refers to all 12
tribes. They are prophesied to rejoin only in the latter days. [this
refers to the period prior to the Return] Even the Jews acknowledge that
only the two tribes of Judah and Benjamin are currently in Israel.

In these articles, I use as my main source the Revised English Bible.
It is a complete retranslation from the original Greek and Hebrew
manuscripts, into modern, easily read English. The translators were
careful to render passages so as to convey the intended message to us.
This scholarly and exhaustive work was completed and published in 1989,
including the Apocrypha. I do refer to other translations, as I am aware
that most of my readers use them, especially the NIV, NET and the KJV.
It surprises me how often that the REB makes a passage so much clearer
and better understood than the NIV. As for the KJV, I really feel that
those who hold to it are handicapping themselves. There is plenty of
evidence that the KJV has inserted non Biblical Church doctrines and
subtle support for the authority of King James.

I abridge some verses and remove the Hebrew parallelisms so as to
simplify and shorten the message quoted, without losing any of the
meaning. All Scripture is in italics.

I have sorted these articles into subjects, however there is much overlap and readers need to carefully consider it all, to gain the general picture of what the Lord has planned for our future.